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The PPK Survey Extension for Civil 3D 2019, 2020 and 2021 Released

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ramesh_sridharan
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The PPK Survey Extension for Civil 3D 2019, 2020 and 2021 Released

ramesh_sridharan
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Processing of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) observations is vital in the life of Surveyors' work. Although there are several ways to collect survey data, one of the approaches that are not fully utilized is the Post-Processed Kinematic (PPK) survey, even though PPK is a viable and useful alternative to Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) for various conditions. Some users have suggested an easy way to perform PPK processing and insert the output data into a Civil 3D drawing. Autodesk is happy to introduce a significant software advancement in the surveying and construction industry to cater to those needs.  This advancement is a tool that processes RINEX (Receiver Independent EXchange format) data called PPK Survey extension for Civil 3D.  This tool is now available for Civil 3D 2019-2021 and ready to be installed via Autodesk Desktop App or manage.autodesk.com.

 

Anyone capturing GPS data from a device that can output RINEX data can process both static base files and moving rover files to compute PPK points and insert them into a Civil 3D drawing. This tool allows the user to specify and process PPK data using all the typical settings that GNSS uses, such as Elevation Masking, Frequencies, selecting relevant Elevation Models such as Ellipsoidal, and support for the selection of major Satellite Systems, to name a few. This tool will compute both kinematic (moving) points and Occupied (Stationary) points.  Additionally, it supports Autonomous Base methods, along with processing multiple simultaneous CORS or VRS Base solutions.  It also supports data filtering and time clipping to enable review and usage of data that meets the user's accuracy standards.  These features are simple, easy to use, and understand interface for a short learning curve.

 

We encourage you to check this tool out and provide us your feedback. We understand that many of you are familiar with PPK but use RTK and other means for your survey needs, but we are curious to hear your comments, potential use of this tool in your workflow, and any enhancements that can make this tool more apt for your needs. There is detailed documentation available with the install but don't hesitate to reach out if you need any assistance.

Regards,

Ramesh S
Product Manager - Infrastructure Solutions

Ramesh.Sridharan@autodesk.com



Ramesh Sridharan
Product Manager

The PPK Survey Extension for Civil 3D 2019, 2020 and 2021 Released

Processing of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) observations is vital in the life of Surveyors' work. Although there are several ways to collect survey data, one of the approaches that are not fully utilized is the Post-Processed Kinematic (PPK) survey, even though PPK is a viable and useful alternative to Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) for various conditions. Some users have suggested an easy way to perform PPK processing and insert the output data into a Civil 3D drawing. Autodesk is happy to introduce a significant software advancement in the surveying and construction industry to cater to those needs.  This advancement is a tool that processes RINEX (Receiver Independent EXchange format) data called PPK Survey extension for Civil 3D.  This tool is now available for Civil 3D 2019-2021 and ready to be installed via Autodesk Desktop App or manage.autodesk.com.

 

Anyone capturing GPS data from a device that can output RINEX data can process both static base files and moving rover files to compute PPK points and insert them into a Civil 3D drawing. This tool allows the user to specify and process PPK data using all the typical settings that GNSS uses, such as Elevation Masking, Frequencies, selecting relevant Elevation Models such as Ellipsoidal, and support for the selection of major Satellite Systems, to name a few. This tool will compute both kinematic (moving) points and Occupied (Stationary) points.  Additionally, it supports Autonomous Base methods, along with processing multiple simultaneous CORS or VRS Base solutions.  It also supports data filtering and time clipping to enable review and usage of data that meets the user's accuracy standards.  These features are simple, easy to use, and understand interface for a short learning curve.

 

We encourage you to check this tool out and provide us your feedback. We understand that many of you are familiar with PPK but use RTK and other means for your survey needs, but we are curious to hear your comments, potential use of this tool in your workflow, and any enhancements that can make this tool more apt for your needs. There is detailed documentation available with the install but don't hesitate to reach out if you need any assistance.

Regards,

Ramesh S
Product Manager - Infrastructure Solutions

Ramesh.Sridharan@autodesk.com



Ramesh Sridharan
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tcorey
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tcorey
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Thanks, @ramesh_sridharan for posting this information. Do you have sample data we can use for exploring this new solution? 



Tim Corey
MicroCAD Training and Consulting, Inc.
Redding, CA
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Thanks, @ramesh_sridharan for posting this information. Do you have sample data we can use for exploring this new solution? 



Tim Corey
MicroCAD Training and Consulting, Inc.
Redding, CA
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samir_rezk
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Hi @tcorey 

On a previous presentation I attended @ramesh_sridharan pointed out that there is a sample data set added to the Civil Tutorials folder, once you install the PPK extension.

Files are located at: C:\Program Files\Autodesk\AutoCAD 20xx\C3D\Help\Civil Tutorials\ADSK PPK

 

Hope this helps,


Samir Rezk
Technical Support Specialist

Hi @tcorey 

On a previous presentation I attended @ramesh_sridharan pointed out that there is a sample data set added to the Civil Tutorials folder, once you install the PPK extension.

Files are located at: C:\Program Files\Autodesk\AutoCAD 20xx\C3D\Help\Civil Tutorials\ADSK PPK

 

Hope this helps,


Samir Rezk
Technical Support Specialist

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symanneck
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Where can I find the commands? The toolbox is empty.

 

Thomas

 

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Where can I find the commands? The toolbox is empty.

 

Thomas

 

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DarrenP
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DarrenP
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this is an add in you get from the desktop app or your Autodesk Account

once you have it installed it shows here:

see attachment

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this is an add in you get from the desktop app or your Autodesk Account

once you have it installed it shows here:

see attachment

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symanneck
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I have only the sample data in my folder. Not the files that you can see in the installation guide.

 

Thomas

 

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I have only the sample data in my folder. Not the files that you can see in the installation guide.

 

Thomas

 

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Anonymous
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Hello 

While analyzing, it analyzes all the points and does not show the (*** EXTERNAL EVENT #) points separately. for Drone flight how do I determine the picture midpoint coordinates.? 

Attached is the data and the screenshot is as follo

ugurtastak_0-1629804506830.png

ugurtastak_1-1629804516975.png

ugurtastak_2-1629804526684.png

 

 

ws.

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Hello 

While analyzing, it analyzes all the points and does not show the (*** EXTERNAL EVENT #) points separately. for Drone flight how do I determine the picture midpoint coordinates.? 

Attached is the data and the screenshot is as follo

ugurtastak_0-1629804506830.png

ugurtastak_1-1629804516975.png

ugurtastak_2-1629804526684.png

 

 

ws.

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nyantehemmanuel65
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SEND DOWNLOAD KINK

 

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SEND DOWNLOAD KINK

 

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rl_jackson
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This is part of your subscription. Check the Extensions downloads.


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This is part of your subscription. Check the Extensions downloads.


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lim.wendy
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Hi Nyanteh,

 

Welcome to the Civil 3D community.

As mentioned by Rick, downloads for updates, extensions, plug-ins, and other enhancements are available for subscription customers. You can find them in your Autodesk account under Products & Services > Product Updates. Feel free to use the search bar to look for a specific update, extension, or enhancement.

 



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Hi Nyanteh,

 

Welcome to the Civil 3D community.

As mentioned by Rick, downloads for updates, extensions, plug-ins, and other enhancements are available for subscription customers. You can find them in your Autodesk account under Products & Services > Product Updates. Feel free to use the search bar to look for a specific update, extension, or enhancement.

 



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